Paulo Briani de Paula
SAP TM Senior Consultant
Curitiba
Summary
Results-driven SAP TM Senior Consultant with over eight years of experience in SAP Transportation Management (TM) and Sales & Distribution (SD). Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Embedded TM, SAP SD, FIORI configuration, ABAP debugging, and freight settlement. Proven track record of leading global projects across Brazil and North America, optimizing logistics and transportation processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and business performance. Holds SAP TM and SAP SD certifications and a Production Engineering degree from FAE Business School. Experienced in Brazil localization, system architecture, and process optimization. Passionate about knowledge sharing, also working as an SAP TM instructor at ASSUMTEK Education & Consulting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
SAP TM Senior Consultant
Westernacher
03.2024 - Current
- Leading SAP S/4HANA Embedded TM
- Conducting SAP TM workshops and training for business teams
- Managing Brazil localization and adapting global templates to local needs
- Acting as Execution co-stream lead, supporting the team leader and ensuring alignment between global and local teams
- Writing functional specifications for ABAP development and system enhancements
SAP TM Instructor
Assumtek Education & Consulting
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered 150+ hours of SAP TM training, covering S/4HANA Embedded TM, Shipper & LSP processes
- Developed learning materials and prepared students for SAP TM certification
SAP TM S/4HANA Senior Consultant
SAP Americas Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Led SAP TM implementation for Bridgestone Brazil
- Configured Docking Appointment, Tendering & Dispute Management processes in SAP TM & LBN
- Defined localization requirements for SAP TM in Brazil and facilitated communication between the U.S
- And Brazilian teams
- Developed SAP TM enhancements for freight planning, charge calculation, tax determination, and accounting
- Provided post-go-live support and hypercare assistance
SAP TM Senior Consultant
Cognizant
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked on COFCO Transportes International SAP TM implementation, the first SAP TM project for a carrier in Brazil
- Integrated 50+ legacy systems, including Vector (freight management), Brasil Risk (risk management), and PagBem (payments)
- Collaborated with SAP to resolve standard TM module issues, contributing to five new SAP Notes
- Designed process flows and new SAP TM solutions, training key users and internal consultants
SAP TM Analyst (L&D West Analyst)
ExxonMobil BSC Brasil Ltda
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided SAP Loading & Distribution (L&D) and Transportation Management (TM) solutions
- Led SAP TM configuration, integration, and functional developments
- Managed SAP-TM and SAP-EM (Event Management) deployments
SAP SD / LE-TRA / TM Consultant
CAST Group (Pelissari Gestão e Tecnologia)
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Led SAP TM & SD implementation projects, including Berneck S.A
- Paineis e Serrados and Arauco do Brasil
- Managed tax change implementations (NT 2018.005) and SAP S/4HANA / FIORI pre-sales demonstrations
- Provided AMS support and improvement projects, including NF-e 4.0 updates
Education
Bachelor - Production Engineering
FAE Business School
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil 05.2001 -
Skills
SAP Transportation Management
Certification
SAP Certified in Transportation Management in SAP S/4HANA, C_S4TM_2020
Timeline
SAP TM Senior Consultant
Westernacher
03.2024 - Current
SAP TM S/4HANA Senior Consultant
SAP Americas Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024
SAP TM Senior Consultant
Cognizant
02.2021 - 07.2022
SAP TM Analyst (L&D West Analyst)
ExxonMobil BSC Brasil Ltda
02.2020 - 02.2021
SAP TM Instructor
Assumtek Education & Consulting
01.2020 - Current
SAP SD / LE-TRA / TM Consultant
CAST Group (Pelissari Gestão e Tecnologia)
09.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor - Production Engineering
FAE Business School
05.2001 -
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